US Bridges

Pine Grove Road over Rock Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .6MI.TO Appl 212 38J06 · Structure no. 000000000007310

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,902
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Grove Road over Rock Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pine Grove Road over Rock Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,902 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,810 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Grove Road
CrossesRock Run
Location.6MI.TO Appl 212 38J06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19852, -74.80254
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,902 (2024)
Projected traffic14,810 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Grove Road over Rock Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Grove Road over Rock Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Grove Road over Rock Run carry?

About 16,902 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pine Grove Road over Rock Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Pine Grove Road over Rock Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.